ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses a guide to the most appropriate and economical use of the psychological consultation. The referral problem provides a focus for the psychological investigation, so that consideration may be addressed to certain limited areas of interest. The more clearly the reason for referral is stated, the better able is the psychologist to apply himself quickly and efficiently to the problem and to provide meaningful and relevant information. The norms which are available vary widely from test to test in their adequacy and applicability. The norms available for use with intelligence tests are probably the most carefully compiled and the most complete. Every clinician carries with him a set of more or less implicit norms based on the sensitivity of his perception and on the amount and extent of his experience. The psychological evaluation gains in relevance if it is set within the framework of a particular, personal, historical setting.
